Body Jackets (Quiz 2)

Question 1

Orthotic Body Jacket

Answer 1

gradually supplanted plaster body casts due to improved hygiene, comfort, reduced weight

synthetic thermoplastic commonly used today

Question 2

drawbacks to body jacket

Answer 2

increased perspiration

removable by wearer (cooperation needed)

Question 3

Plastic Body Jackets

Answer 3

most effective non-invasive orthosis for triplanar gross motion control of thoracolumbar spine

kyphosis, AIS, neuromuscular scoliosis

Question 4

Neuromuscular Scoliosis

Answer 4

general goal: comfortable, safe passive trunk support to increase independence and improve pulmonary status

muscular dystrophy, spinal muscular atrophy, poliomyelitis

Question 5

post operative protection

Answer 5

to protect healing, with or without internal constructs

to reduce pain intensity during healing

Question 6

inherently stable injuries

Answer 6

single column: single level fractures
single column: multiple level fractures
two column: certain single and multiple level burst fractures
Chance fractures

Question 7

Chance Fracture

Answer 7

ligaments remain intact

flexion-distraction injury (lap belt)

usually upper lumbar spine

reduce thoracic kyphosis through hyperextension cast or TLSO in similar attitude

very good prognosis with conservative management

Question 8

bivalve

Answer 8

rigid due to lateral overlap of anterior/posterior panels

mostly post op

Question 9

anterior opening

Answer 9

often easiest to don/doff

extended period of time

Question 10

posterior opening

Answer 10

provides best intra-cavitary pressure

idiopathic scoli